New Risk • Aug 18
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.10b market cap, or US$19.4m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 34% After last week's 34% share price gain to JP¥321, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.8x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 2.2% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥9.73 (vs JP¥7.15 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥9.73 (up from JP¥7.15 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.45b (flat on 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥94.0m (up 36% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.7% (up from 2.0% in 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 28
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to JP¥286, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Duyuru • Jun 27
HYPER Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Aug 10, 2026 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Aug 10, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2026. Payment date: 01 September 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 38% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.0%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.0%). Reported Earnings • May 20
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.60 (vs JP¥14.42 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥8.60 (down from JP¥14.42 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.33b (down 14% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥83.0m (down 40% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 3.6% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Feb 16
HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 30, 2026 HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 30, 2026. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥24.31 (vs JP¥22.62 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥24.31 (up from JP¥22.62 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥13.8b (up 11% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥240.0m (up 10% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 1.7% (in line with FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 105% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Dec 27
HYPER Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 13, 2026 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 13, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2025. Payment date: 30 March 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 8.0% and the cash payout ratio is 95%. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Duyuru • Sep 01
HYPER Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 14, 2025 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 14, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.84 (vs JP¥3.11 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥6.84 (up from JP¥3.11 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.44b (up 19% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥69.0m (up 130% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 1.0% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 111% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Jul 11
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 8.7% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.90b market cap, or US$19.7m). Duyuru • Jun 29
HYPER Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 12, 2025 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Aug 12, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 June 2025. Payment date: 02 September 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 26% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (4.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.9%). Reported Earnings • May 20
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥14.42 (vs JP¥10.59 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥14.42 (up from JP¥10.59 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.89b (up 13% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥139.0m (up 36% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 3.0% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 100% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to JP¥350, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.5x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 20% over the past three years. Duyuru • Mar 27
HYPER Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 15, 2025 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 15, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥22.62 (vs JP¥8.03 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥22.62 (up from JP¥8.03 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥12.4b (up 8.9% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥218.0m (up 180% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from 0.7% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 82% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Feb 14
HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2025 HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2025. Duyuru • Jan 03
HYPER Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 14, 2025 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 14, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 December 2024. Payment date: 31 March 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 42% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Duyuru • Sep 27
HYPER Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 14, 2024 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 14, 2024 New Risk • Sep 18
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 41% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.09b market cap, or US$21.9m). New Risk • Jul 31
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.9% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.9% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 50% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.73b market cap, or US$24.8m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 31
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to JP¥387, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.5x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 24% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 June 2024. Payment date: 02 September 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 48% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Duyuru • Jun 14
HYPER Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 09, 2024 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 09, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥10.59 (vs JP¥4.02 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥10.59 (up from JP¥4.02 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.43b (up 2.0% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥102.0m (up 162% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 1.2% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year and the company’s share price has also fallen by 19% per year. Duyuru • Apr 04
HYPER Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 15, 2024 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 15, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.03 (vs JP¥51.46 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥8.03 (up from JP¥51.46 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥11.4b (up 7.5% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥78.0m (up JP¥577.0m from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in FY 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Duyuru • Feb 17
HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2024 HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2024. Duyuru • Dec 28
HYPER Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 14, 2024 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 14, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share at 1.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 December 2023. Payment date: 24 March 2024. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥0.20 (vs JP¥6.19 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥0.20 (up from JP¥6.19 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.52b (up 2.9% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥2.00m (up JP¥62.0m from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.1% (up from net loss in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 75 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Duyuru • Nov 18
HYPER Inc. (TSE:3054) announces an Equity Buyback for 100,000 shares, representing 1.01% for ¥40 million. HYPER Inc. (TSE:3054) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 100,000 shares, representing 1.01% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for ¥40 million. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency and respond to changes in the business environment. The program will run until December 22, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, the company had 9,852,892 shares in issue (excluding treasury stock) and 2,408 shares in treasury. New Risk • Nov 17
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 8.0% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.0% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 60% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.70b market cap, or US$24.7m). Duyuru • Aug 30
HYPER Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 14, 2023 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 14, 2023 New Risk • Aug 21
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. The company is paying a dividend despite being loss-making. The company is paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Dividend yield: 1.7% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings have declined by 60% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥3.55b market cap, or US$24.4m). Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.22 loss per share (vs JP¥24.13 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: JP¥4.22 loss per share (improved from JP¥24.13 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.65b (up 7.6% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥41.0m (loss narrowed 83% from 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 102 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Duyuru • Jun 28
HYPER Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥3.50 per share at 1.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2023. Payment date: 01 September 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥3.97 (vs JP¥6.19 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥3.97 (up from JP¥6.19 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.37b (up 7.9% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥39.0m (up JP¥99.0m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from net loss in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 108 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2022 earnings released: JP¥51.46 loss per share (vs JP¥5.67 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: JP¥51.46 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥5.67 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.6b (down 48% from FY 2021). Net loss: JP¥499.0m (loss widened JP¥446.0m from FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 115 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: JP¥51.46 loss per share (vs JP¥5.67 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: JP¥51.46 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥5.67 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.6b (down 48% from FY 2021). Net loss: JP¥499.0m (loss widened JP¥446.0m from FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 110 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥4.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2022. Payment date: 22 June 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). In line with average of industry peers (1.8%). Duyuru • Dec 06
HYPER Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 14, 2023 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 14, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥6.19 loss per share (vs JP¥4.45 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: JP¥6.19 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥4.45 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.45b (down 48% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥60.0m (loss widened 22% from 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 98 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Outside Independent Director Shinji Nasu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Aug 31
HYPER Inc. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 15, 2022 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results on Nov 15, 2022 Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥24.13 loss per share (vs JP¥0.55 profit in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: JP¥24.13 loss per share (down from JP¥0.55 profit in 2Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.46b (down 51% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥234.0m (down JP¥239.0m from profit in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 86 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Duyuru • Jun 30
HYPER Inc. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 10, 2022 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results on Aug 10, 2022 Reported Earnings • May 22
First quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥6.19 loss per share (vs JP¥10.89 profit in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: JP¥6.19 loss per share (down from JP¥10.89 profit in 1Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥3.12b (down 46% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥60.0m (down 161% from profit in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 56% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Duyuru • May 19
HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2022 HYPER Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Managing Director and Director Takashi Endo was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥4.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2021. Payment date: 24 March 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.1%). Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: JP¥5.06 loss per share (vs JP¥4.90 profit in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥4.69b (down 4.9% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: JP¥49.0m (down 211% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥0.33 (vs JP¥2.79 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥4.94b (flat on 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥3.00m (down 88% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 0.1% (down from 0.5% in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year. Duyuru • Jun 30
HYPER Inc. announced that it has received ¥350.08 million in funding from Epson Sales Japan Corporation On June 28, 2021, HYPER Inc. (TSE:3054) closed the transaction. The total outstanding shares before the capital increase is 9,169,900 shares i.e. 175,040,000 and shares outstanding shares after the capital increase is 9,809,900 shares i.e. ¥566,508,646. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥4.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 June 2021. Payment date: 01 September 2021. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.1%). Duyuru • Jun 12
HYPER Inc. announced that it expects to receive ¥350.08 million in funding from Epson Sales Japan Corporation YPER Inc. (TSE:3054) announced a private placement of 640,000 shares at a price of ¥547 per share for the gross proceeds of ¥350,080,000 on June 11, 2021. The company will issue securities to Epson Sales Japan Corporation through third party allotment basis. The company will pay ¥12,800,000 as an issuance expense. Post completion of transaction, the investor will hold 7.14% stakes in the company. The transaction is expected to close on June 28, 2021. Reported Earnings • May 17
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥10.74 (vs JP¥15.59 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a poor first quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥5.76b (down 9.8% from 1Q 2020). Net income: JP¥98.0m (down 28% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.1% in 1Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 25
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to JP¥639, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.6x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Electronic industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 6.3% over the past three years. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 19
New 90-day low: JP¥511 The company is down 11% from its price of JP¥572 on 20 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS JP¥24.92 (vs JP¥38.70 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: JP¥21.4b (down 15% from FY 2019). Net income: JP¥222.0m (down 34% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 1.3% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 22
New 90-day low: JP¥534 The company is down 5.0% from its price of JP¥562 on 23 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 23% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28
New 90-day high: JP¥610 The company is up 5.0% from its price of JP¥582 on 29 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 16% over the same period. Duyuru • Dec 16
HYPER Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Feb 12, 2021 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Feb 12, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 02
New 90-day high: JP¥594 The company is up 7.0% from its price of JP¥556 on 03 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 19% over the same period. Duyuru • Sep 03
HYPER Inc. to Report Q3, 2020 Results on Nov 06, 2020 HYPER Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2020 results on Nov 06, 2020